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Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
By Will Weissert and Konstantin Toropin | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 6, 2026
· 5 min read
President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.
Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on...
Key takeaway Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on the South Lawn, where the president had UFC build a temporary arena for a cage fight celebrating his 80th birthday.
Why this matters in Frisco News
For Frisco residents, the news of a new White House helipad may seem like a distant concern, but it has implications for the local economy. As a community within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Frisco is home to a number of defense contractors and aerospace companies, including those involved in the production of helicopters and other aircraft. The fact that Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, is funding the helipad project suggests that these companies are continuing to invest in the development of new technologies and infrastructure. This could potentially lead to new job opportunities and economic growth in the region, as companies like Lockheed Martin have a significant presence in the North Texas area. Additionally, the project's focus on accommodating more powerful presidential choppers may also drive innovation in the field of aerospace engineering, which could have a ripple effect on the local industry.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.
Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on...
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